Availability

Character Statistics

Pikachu (ピカチュウ, Pikachu) is a playable starter character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It was confirmed June 11, 2013 during E3 2013 and was among the first wave of amiibo. Visually, Pikachu has a brighter yellow appearance than Brawl.

Pikachu currently ranks 15th on the tier list. Despite many of Pikachu's moves having decreased damage, many others have gained increased knockback, keeping it at the top of the B tier with its rapid yet powerful moves, along with the new Meteor Smashing capabilities of Thunder.

Special Attacks

Thunder has shorter vertical range, and it is now capable of causing Meteor Smash if the opponent touches the upper part of the bolt near the cloud, at the start of the move.

Volt Tackle is slower and causes less damage and knockback, but lasts longer. Additionally, a small sparkballl (that causes no damage) now indicates where Pikachu will move, aiding the player to control it.

Moveset

Ground Attacks

Normal

Standard Attack: Headbutts forward. (1%)

Forward Tilt: Handstands and kicks forward. (9%)

Up tilt: Swings its tail above it in an upward arc. (5%)

Down tilt: Sweeps its tail forward. (6%)

Smash Attacks

Side Smash Attack: Sends a spark of electricity forward. (15%-21%)

Up Smash Attack: Swings its tail above it in an upward arc. (14%-19%)

Down Smash Attack: Spins around with its tail extended, dealing electrical damage. (13%-21%)

Other attacks

Dash attack: Headbutts while dashing. (10%)

Ledge attack: Hits with its tail. (8%)

Get-up attack: Gets up while spinning around once with its tail extended. (7%)

Aerial Attacks

Neutral aerial: Curls up like a ball and spins around, hitting with its tail. (5%)

Side taunt: Waves his hand, as if saying hello, while saying "Pika! Pika!"

Down taunt: Rolls like a dog and says "Pikaaaaa!" while doing it.

In Competitive Play

To be added

Trophy Description

Pikachu

Recognized the world over, Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon that stores energy in its cheeks for use in battle. In Smash Bros., Pikachu is a well-rounded fighter with speedy, powerful electric attacks. Quick Attack can be used twice in a row if two directions are input, one after another.

Game Boy - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)

Game Boy - Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (10/1999)

Pikachu (Alt)

Pikachu's Thunder Jolt fires off a ball of electricity that bounces across the stage, getting weaker as it travels. It does more damage to enemies in the air. The default down special, Thunder, causes a lightning strike that both shocks the opponents and turns Pikachu invincible for a split second.